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Ranking the Attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

05.13.2024 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Here's our introduction to Disney's Animal Kingdom at the entrance as you near the ticket booths.
Photo by Erin Heaton

I’ll admit that I didn’t give Disney’s Animal Kingdom enough credit during its early years. My brain expected more rides in the vein of other theme parks. Instead, this place thrives in a complete different way.… Read more...

Categories // Disney's Animal Kingdom Tags // Disney's Animal Kingdom, Lists, Pandora: The World of Avatar, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World

Seven Wishes to Upgrade Disney’s Animal Kingdom – UPDATED!

11.29.2023 by Dan Heaton // 4 Comments

Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom remains a wonderful attraction today.
Photo by Erin Heaton

It’s been seven years since I wrote my original series of “Seven Wishes” articles on each of the four Walt Disney World parks. There have been so many changes since 2016, so I’ve decided to update these articles for today’s landscape.… Read more...

Categories // Disney's Animal Kingdom Tags // DinoLand U.S.A., Disney's Animal Kingdom, Pandora: The World of Avatar, Rivers of Light, Walt Disney World

198. Mike Schwalm on Pandora: The World of Avatar and Happily Ever After

05.15.2023 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Imagineer Mike Schwalm sits inside his cardboard Tiki Bar that he created during the pandemic in his garage.


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Mike Schwalm was obsessed with Disneyland and theme parks from a young age. He even built a Jurassic Park-themed attraction for a swim team event after The Lost World premiered.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disney's Animal Kingdom, Interviews, Pandora: The World of Avatar, Podcasts, The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney Imagineering

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